Phrases

Phrases

1. Preposition

   • is a group of words consisting of a preposition
   • a noun or pronoun that serves as the object of the preposition, and any modifiers of that object
   • I went from school to my house. I like to play videogames in my sofa

2. Adjective and Adverb

   • is a prepositional phrase that modifies a noun or a pronoun. is a prepositional phrase that modifies a verb, an adjective, or an adverb.
   • what kind, how many, or which one. how, when, where, why, or to what extent
   • There was a soda can beside the tv. They were sitting at the shore in the morning.

3. Participle

   • is a verb form that can be used as an adjective.
   • Two kinds of participles are the present participle and the past participle. The perfect tense of a participle is formed with a past participle and the helping verb having.
   • The running man is as fast as lighting Edgar, presenting his work, made everyone laugh.

4. Infinitives

   • is a verb form that can be used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb
   • Usually begins with to The next word is a verb but doesn't act as one
   • They’ve got toys to give away. To run at the stadium is a great physical activity.

5. Gerund

   • A gerund is a verb form ending in –ing that is used as a noun.
   • gerunds may have modifiers and complements
   • Playing in the yard is great when you are with friends. The kid was outside playing ball.

6. Appositives

   • noun phrases that provide additional information about a noun or pronoun in a sentence
   • They have commas that differentiate it from the original sentence
   • My friend Manuel, who knows all about space, is a great person. My car, an Audi A4, just broke down.